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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 317.93 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 317.93 and 183.03 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 317.93 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/317.93 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 317.93 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 58,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,189.81/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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